Troops of the Nigerian Military have arrested a suspected member of the Indigenous Folks of Biafra (IPOB) over the killing of a police officer in Delta State.
Lieutenant Colonel Olabisi Ayeni, the Performing Deputy Director Military Public Relations for 82 Division Nigerian Military mentioned the IPOB and Jap Safety Community (ESN) kingpin popularly referred to as ‘Calamity’ was arrested throughout a raid on the terrorists’ hideout in Nwofe, Izzi Native Authorities Space of Ebonyi State.
Calamity was arrested alongside 4 others by troops of Sector 2, Operation UDO KA in the course of the ongoing Operation EASTERN SANITY within the early hours of at this time, Tuesday, April 21.
In response to Ayeni, the operation was performed by the troops following credible intelligence that linked the suspect and his confederate to the killing of a police officer.
He added that one other particular person was additionally injured by the suspected criminals throughout an assault at Okuku-Igbo in Oshimili North LGA, Delta State on February 26.
Ayeni acknowledged that in the course of the mentioned assault, the suspects carted away two AK-47 rifles.
“In an try and evade arrest after intensified safety operations in Delta State, “Calamity” and his males relocated to Ebonyi State to search for a haven and established a brand new prison camp to proceed their violent actions.
“Performing on actionable intelligence, troops stormed the hideout and apprehended 5 suspects, together with the commander (Calamity) and 4 different suspects who’re additionally key members of IPOB/ESN.
“On the time of arrest, “Calamity” was present in possession of a black purse containing 5 cell phones and quite a few keys,” Ayeni mentioned.
He talked about different gadgets recovered from the suspects embody a black Kcsanya motorbike.
The suspects, he mentioned, are presently in custody and present process additional investigation to dismantle the broader community of prison collaborators and recuperate different weapons hidden by the group.
“This profitable operation underscores the willpower of the Nigerian Armed Forces in collaboration with different safety businesses to neutralise terrorist threats, restore peace, and shield law-abiding residents throughout the area.
“The army reiterates its dedication to safeguarding lives and property and calls on members of the general public to proceed supporting safety businesses with well timed data that may assist ongoing operations,” Ayeni famous.